Raising The Village boosts agricultural sustainability in Ngororero, Nyabihu districts.

Originally published on newtimes.co.rw by Germain Nsanzimana.

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Ngororero, Rwanda — Raising The Village (RTV), an international non-profit organization, has launched new projects focusing on empowering subsistence farmers in Ngororero and Nyabihu districts through sustainable agricultural practices and essential infrastructure. The initiative, launched this week across three project sites, is targeting over 11,400 community members and marks the beginning of a government-led implementation model, with RTV providing technical oversight.

Focusing on community-driven development, RTV’s approach aims to raise household incomes from less than $0.75 to over $2 per day within 24 months. The program promotes agricultural productivity, introduces income-generating opportunities, and enhances food security through close collaboration with local authorities.

Speaking at the official launch of the Akagari Cluster Program (ACP) in Kageyo Sector, Ngororero District, Mbabazi emphasized that the project is also active in Nyabihu District and includes a strong emphasis on environmental resilience. One of the key components of the program is training farmers to produce and use liquid manure, an eco-friendly and affordable organic fertilizer.

“Liquid manure is made from inexpensive, locally available materials like urine, animal waste, and ash. It is stored for just 14 days and acts as both a fertilizer and an organic pesticide,” Mbabazi explained. “It’s a cost-effective solution that directly addresses environmental challenges facing the region.”

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